Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, OR

106,612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West of Hillsboro the farmland gives way to the Coast Range, and that is where the falls are. Lee Falls on the upper Tualatin takes 2.4 miles out and back with 200 feet of gain. University Falls, up Highway 6 in the Tillamook State Forest, drops 55 feet after 1.6 miles of trail. Ki-a-Kuts Falls hides near the Tualatin's headwaters. Willamette Falls, viewable from a pullout at Oregon City, covers the no hike option. Seventy falls come up within fifty miles, and dogs are welcome on most of the walkable ones.

Located at 45.5273°N, -122.9360°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 70 gauged

32 of 68 waterfalls near Hillsboro are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Multnomah Falls Moderate Oneonta Falls Moderate Wiesendanger Falls Moderate Wahkeena Falls Moderate Double Falls Strong Drake Falls Strong Drift Creek Falls Strong Lower North Falls Strong Lower Shellburg Falls Strong Lower South Falls Strong Middle North Falls Strong North Falls Strong Shellburg Falls Strong Winter Falls Strong Upper North Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong South Falls Strong Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Moderate Metlako Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Punch Bowl Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Fishhawk Falls Roaring Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Willamette Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Moderate University Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 72°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 285 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 60 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 University Falls Strong · 14 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Kilchis Falls Strong · 147 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Strong · 147 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Lower North Falls Strong · 1710 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro (17 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hillsboro (55 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

20.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

3.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Hillsboro, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

There are 55 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hillsboro, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillsboro?

The tallest waterfall near Hillsboro is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hillsboro require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Hillsboro require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillsboro?

Yes, 60 waterfalls near Hillsboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Hillsboro is Jackson Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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